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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1912
Page
7
Fashion writes of sun-ray plaiting returning to the front of styles with soft lines and rainbow draping. Accordion plaiting grows in favor with chiffon pannier gowns and fichu options. Silk plaited costumes suit both simple frocks and elaborate afternoon gowns as plaited forms expand across skirts sleeves and bodices.
Cashmere is favored for costly gowns and silk varieties for elaborate dresses. Trims include black or colored braid galloon and Pastementerie, with trimming sometimes outlining an all in one gown. A gown features pearl buttons and imitation button holes, a smart yet inexpensive mode of trimming.
Instructions advise mending white gloves with careful temporary stitches at the last moment. Use a simple hem to close frayed edges and extend wear if time is tight.
This quaint card case mimics a large envelope and suits postcards during holidays. It measures about nine and a half by six inches, with a stiff center panel and four folding flaps secured by ribbon to close firmly.
With warm sunny weather, printed mousseline de soie gains favor in outfits. Black charmeuse gowns feature draped printed muslin with large white flowers, white lace chemisette accents, and white mousseline de soie collars. White mousseline de soie dominates Robespierre and sailor collars, while black dresses use sheer net empiecement and high collar-bands.
Easy home method for cleaning white wool scarves and shawls. Use soap and rainwater, soak in warm water, knead gently, rinse in fresh suds, and dry between cloths. Do not hang wool garments to dry or stretch them while damp.
Cleanliness in the henhouse and poultry yard is a simple, profitable practice. Dennis H. Stovall argues simple methods beat fancy contrivances, recommending three‑foot roosts in side‑by‑side rows, removable boxes, lime or lye cleaning, and biweekly deep cleanings for winter egg reliability.
Two main reasons eggs fail to hatch. Too many hens with one male bird prevents fertilization. Eggs kept too long before setting become too old as the yolk softens and stops germination. Heat from close packing and long transit in express cars or warm offices also starts the germination process.
The market fixes breast quality by body condition rather than skin color. Skin color matters only when buyers demand a yellow skin. Poultrymen should meet demand rather than challenge it to stay profitable.
The excerpt advises that more chicks die from kindness than other causes and urges a balanced ration. It recommends a diet of about one third cracked cane seed to keep chicks healthy and reduces bowel trouble. It also suggests sprinkling clean sand on the brooder floor every one or two days.
A newspaper note explains the difficulty of determining egg sex. It asserts the best method is to hatch the egg and observe the chick. a crow indicates a rooster, while a chick that lays eggs indicates a pullet, with Mapes' claim quoted.
Chicago inventor P D Merrill describes a tank on a bracket shelf with a half inch pipe to a water dish. A tin can float connected to a lever activates an automatic valve that opens as water drops and closes when the dish fills, with a coil spring keeping the valve open until the float rises.
The article explains late hatches face heat and pests but can succeed with good care. Set hens or incubator in August for September hatch to align with cooler weather. Early fall hatch cockerels grow fast for winter meals, while pullets may delay laying but provide continuous eggs next season.
A Farm and Home illustrated design describes a convenient coop that can be built in sizes from 2 by 3 feet to 4 by 5 feet or larger. The smaller coop suits a hen and brood. larger versions accommodate more birds.
Brooder Colony House plans a broad, three-section yard for 100 chicks using 1x2 or 1x3 inch strips and one-inch mesh wire. When topped with wire netting the area will deter cats and intruders. The coop will be moved to fresh ground weekly.
The article warns that molting season is near and March hatchlings should now lay eggs. Warm weather accelerates vermin growth, so clean, well ventilated houses are essential. Avoid harsh broodiness methods and address venting, cleanliness, and leg issues to maintain thriftiness and steady egg output.
A Farm and Fireside writer shares 29 years of turkey-raising lessons focusing on breeding, housing, and feeding. He discusses yearly stock changes, predator avoidance, weather-ready pens, and careful feeding to reduce losses and boost profits.
A writer notes Leghorn hens can sit and hatch, unlike typical nonsitters. A Leghorn hatched 19 of 20 eggs in July with a nest in a basket, and hens are protective, rarely injuring chicks and defending against intruders.
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